How many BORDER MAGIC franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, BORDER MAGIC has 32 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BORDER MAGIC franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BORDER MAGIC franchises. Historical data shows 10 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for BORDER MAGIC franchisees, with an average loan amount of $140,280. The historical default rate is 10.0%.

Is BORDER MAGIC a good franchise to buy?

Whether BORDER MAGIC is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

BORDER MAGIC

Border Magic franchises enable operators to provide high-quality custom concrete curbing, trim, and edging services under the Border Magic brand and proprietary system. Franchisees follow standardized methods, procedures, and specifications outlined in the operations manual to deliver these landscaping services. The target market includes residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

Locations

$138K–$162K

Investment

Since 2002

Franchising

ServicesWaco, TXwww.bordermagic.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$63,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$138,215 – $162,330

Low: $138,215High: $162,330

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$65 – $375

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty (or min $750-$1,500/mo) + $65-175/mo technology + $0-200/mo marketing

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How BORDER MAGIC Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BORDER MAGIC Current	$138K – $162K	$63K	7.0%	32
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1IL

2IN

3TX

4FL

5OH

6GA

7IA

8PA

9WI

10DE

11ID

12KS

13KY

14MO

15NC

+14 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BORDER MAGIC franchisees (2017 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$140,280

Total Volume

$1.4M

Default Rate

10.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

36 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BORDER MAGIC franchise ranges from $138,215 to $162,330. This includes a franchise fee of $63,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.